EP0889555A3 - Electrical connector assembly - Google Patents

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EP0889555A3
EP0889555A3 EP98304417A EP98304417A EP0889555A3 EP 0889555 A3 EP0889555 A3 EP 0889555A3 EP 98304417 A EP98304417 A EP 98304417A EP 98304417 A EP98304417 A EP 98304417A EP 0889555 A3 EP0889555 A3 EP 0889555A3
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Prior art keywords
connector
connectors
holder
rocking lever
electrical connector
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French (fr)
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EP0889555A2 (en
EP0889555B1 (en
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Hiroyuki Hayashi
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Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd
AutoNetworks Technologies Ltd
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd
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Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd
Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd
Harness System Technologies Research Ltd
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Priority claimed from JP17617297A external-priority patent/JP3236797B2/en
Priority claimed from JP17617397A external-priority patent/JPH1126079A/en
Application filed by Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd, Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd, Harness System Technologies Research Ltd filed Critical Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd
Publication of EP0889555A2 publication Critical patent/EP0889555A2/en
Publication of EP0889555A3 publication Critical patent/EP0889555A3/en
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/62933—Comprising exclusively pivoting lever
    • H01R13/62966—Comprising two pivoting levers
    • H01R13/62972—Wherein the pivoting levers are two lever plates
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/62933—Comprising exclusively pivoting lever
    • H01R13/62938—Pivoting lever comprising own camming means

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  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)

Abstract

An electrical connector assembly is simple in structure and compact in size. It is possible to easily and properly interconnect a first connector and a second connector and to confirm at a glance whether the connectors are completely coupled to each other. The electrical connector assembly includes a first connector (1) supported by a holder (2) and a second connector (3) to be coupled to the first connector (1). At least one rocking lever (4) supported rotatably by a support pin (5), driving means for moving the rocking lever (4) in accordance with a sliding displacement of the first connector (1) along the holder (2) when interconnecting the first and second connectors (1) and (3), and actuating means for displacing the second connector (3) toward the first connector (1) by transmitting a driving force of the rocking lever (4) to the second connector (3) while increasing the driving force are provided in and on the holder (2) and the first connector (1). Each pair of protection ribs (13, 13) are provided on the opposite sides of a mounting portion of the rocking lever (4) to protect the lever (4). A pair of support lances (8, 8) formed on the holder (2) hold the first connector (1) temporarily in a waiting position for the coupling. It is possible to confirm a complete coupling condition of the first and second connectors (1) and (3) by causing distal ends of the support lances (8) to appear out of the connectors (1) and (3).
EP98304417A 1997-07-01 1998-06-04 Electrical connector assembly Expired - Lifetime EP0889555B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP17617297 1997-07-01
JP176172/97 1997-07-01
JP17617297A JP3236797B2 (en) 1997-07-01 1997-07-01 Connection structure of electrical connector
JP176173/97 1997-07-01
JP17617397 1997-07-01
JP17617397A JPH1126079A (en) 1997-07-01 1997-07-01 Connection structure of electrical connector

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EP0889555A2 EP0889555A2 (en) 1999-01-07
EP0889555A3 true EP0889555A3 (en) 2000-05-17
EP0889555B1 EP0889555B1 (en) 2006-02-01

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EP98304417A Expired - Lifetime EP0889555B1 (en) 1997-07-01 1998-06-04 Electrical connector assembly

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EP (1) EP0889555B1 (en)
DE (1) DE69833357T2 (en)

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JP3777083B2 (en) * 2000-07-11 2006-05-24 株式会社オートネットワーク技術研究所 Connector and connector structure
US6612854B2 (en) * 2000-08-11 2003-09-02 Autonetworks Technologies, Ltd. Slider-equipped connector and connector
JP3987736B2 (en) * 2002-02-26 2007-10-10 住友電装株式会社 Lever type connector
JP2003249303A (en) * 2002-02-26 2003-09-05 Sumitomo Wiring Syst Ltd Lever connector
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US20060040535A1 (en) * 2004-08-20 2006-02-23 Vijy Koshy Lever type electrical connector with slide members
US7261575B2 (en) * 2005-03-09 2007-08-28 Tyco Electronics Corporation Electrical connector and electrical connector assembly having selectively includable lever assist
US7744390B2 (en) * 2005-07-28 2010-06-29 Fci Americas Technology, Inc. Electrical connector assembly with connection assist
US7241155B2 (en) * 2005-07-28 2007-07-10 Fci Americas Technology, Inc. Electrical connector assembly with connection assist
US7361036B2 (en) * 2005-10-06 2008-04-22 Fci Americas Technology, Inc. Electrical connector with lever and latch
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DE102010053262B4 (en) * 2009-12-17 2013-02-21 Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. Connectors
DE102014100272B4 (en) * 2014-01-13 2022-10-20 Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG housing arrangement
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WO1996012325A1 (en) * 1994-10-14 1996-04-25 The Whitaker Corporation Connector with cam member

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EP0501502A2 (en) * 1991-02-28 1992-09-02 Yazaki Corporation Low insertion/withdrawal-force connector
WO1996012325A1 (en) * 1994-10-14 1996-04-25 The Whitaker Corporation Connector with cam member

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DE69833357D1 (en) 2006-04-13
EP0889555B1 (en) 2006-02-01
DE69833357T2 (en) 2006-08-03
US6120308A (en) 2000-09-19

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